Classroom Update (10/29/2021)

 

Friday, October 29, 2021

ALL Late Work for Term 1 is Due TODAY!

World History (Block)

EQ-

- How did the ideas of the Enlightenment influence the American Revolution?

- What were the opposing views regarding the ratification of the Constitution?

Topic: The Enlightenment and the American Revolution

• DJ- How did the American colonies help Britain’s economy?
• Current Events - CNN10
• History of the Holiday
• Halloween Consumer Spending and Celebration Plans
• Halloween Consumer Spending and Celebration Plans Graph Activity
• Haunted History of Halloween Video Clip
• View and discuss the Revolution: Becoming a Nation
• How did the ideas of the Enlightenment influence the American Revolution?
• Assignments: 
• ALL Late Work for Term 1 is Due TODAY!
• WH Enrichment:
• Google Arts and Culture: 
• Tadeusz Kościuszko - a man of vision
• The American Revolution through the Eyes of Hamilton
• Supplemental Video: 
• Who Won the American Revolution?: Crash Course US History #7
• Interesting Article:
• The Woman Whose Words Inflamed the American Revolution
• Paranormal Politics: A polarising poltergeist sowed division in 18th-century England. 

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Baker Sculpting an Alligator Out of Bread Presents a Loaf For Loki

Classroom Update (10/28/2021)

 

Thursday, October 28, 2021

ALL Late Work for Term 1 is Due By Friday,  October 29th

Early Release Today!

World History (Block)

EQ-

- How did the ideas of the Enlightenment spread?

- Why is the term “enlightened despot” appropriate for some of the rulers during this era?

Topic: The Enlightenment Spreads

• Current Events - CNN10
• Module 18 Google Drawing Assessment - Due Today
• Assignments: 
• Read Module 18 Lesson 4 and complete the Vocabulary and Guided Reading Questions - Due Today!
• Module 18 Google Drawing Assessment - Due Today!
• WH Enrichment:
• Google Arts and Culture: 
• Catherine II: Russia's Empress of style
• Supplemental Video: 
• The Enlightenment: Crash Course European History #18
• Enlightened Monarchs: Crash Course European History #19
• Interesting Article:
• William Dampier, Pirate Scientist
• Are Classical Music Performances Speeding Up?

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Alligator crawls out of storm drain at Alabama apartment complex with kids nearby

Classroom Update (10/27/2021)

 

Wednesday, October 27, 2021

ALL Late Work for Term 1 is Due By Friday,  October 29th

No Early Release Today! Early Release is on Thursday the 28th

World History (Block)

EQ-

- How did the ideas of the Enlightenment spread?

- Why is the term “enlightened despot” appropriate for some of the rulers during this era?

Topic: The Enlightenment Spreads

• Current Events - CNN10
• Complete Achieve Article: "Age of Revolution: Found—Two New Works of Mozart"
• Work on Module 18 Google Drawing Assessment - Due 10/28
• Assignments: 
• Read Module 18 Lesson 4 and complete the Vocabulary and Guided Reading Questions - Due 10/28
• Module 18 Google Drawing Assessment - Due 10/28
• WH Enrichment:
• Google Arts and Culture: 
• Catherine II: Russia's Empress of style
• Supplemental Video: 
• The Enlightenment: Crash Course European History #18
• Enlightened Monarchs: Crash Course European History #19
• Interesting Article:
• William Dampier, Pirate Scientist
• Are Classical Music Performances Speeding Up?

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Terrifying moment swimmer is chased and bitten by an alligator in a Brazilian lake

Classroom Update (10/26/2021)

 

Tuesday, October 26, 2021

ALL Late Work for Term 1 is Due By Friday,  October 29th

World History (Block)

EQ-

- How did the ideas of the Enlightenment spread?

- Why is the term “enlightened despot” appropriate for some of the rulers during this era?

Topic: The Enlightenment Spreads

• DJ- What advantage did salons have over earlier forms of communication in spreading ideas?
• Current Events - CNN10
• Go over Neoclassical Art Analysis
• Introduce Module 18 Assessment - Due 10/28
• Assignments: 
• Read Module 18 Lesson 4 and complete the Vocabulary and Guided Reading Questions - Due 10/28
• Module 18 Assessment - Due 10/28
• WH Enrichment:
• Google Arts and Culture: 
• Catherine II: Russia's Empress of style
• Supplemental Video: 
• The Enlightenment: Crash Course European History #18
• Enlightened Monarchs: Crash Course European History #19
• Interesting Article:
• William Dampier, Pirate Scientist

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Toddler Spots Huge Alligator in Sewer Outside Florida Restaurant, Calls It a 'Turtle'

Classroom Update (10/25/2021)

 

Monday, October 25, 2021

ALL Late Work for Term 1 is Due By Friday,  October 29th

World History (Block)

EQ-

- How does Locke’s view of human nature differ from Hobbes?

- How did the philosophes advance reason?

Topic: Enlightenment Thinkers

• DJ- Why did institutions of authority tend to reject new ideas developed by scientists and other thinkers?
• Current Events - CNN10
• Go over Module 18 Lesson 2 Worksheet
• Complete Neoclassical Art Analysis
• Assignments: 
• Read Module 18 Lesson 3 and complete the Vocabulary and Guided Reading Questions - Due 10/26
• Neoclassical Art Analysis - Due 10/27
• WH Enrichment:
• Google Arts and Culture: 
• The Kepler Code
• Catherine II: Russia's Empress of style
• Supplemental Video: 
• The Enlightenment: Crash Course European History #18
• Enlightened Monarchs: Crash Course European History #19
• Interesting Article:
• Unknown John Locke Manuscript Found at a College in Maryland

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Alligator on a leash walked by police officers in North Carolina

Classroom Update (10/22/2021)

 

Friday, October 22, 2021

ALL Late Work for Term 1 is Due By Friday, October 29th

World History (Block)

• Assignments: 
• Read Module 18 Lesson 2 and complete the Vocabulary and Guided Reading Questions - 10/25
• Module 18 Lesson 2 Worksheet - 10/25
• WH Enrichment:
• Google Arts and Culture: 
• Tune In to Fragonard's Bourgoise Bluff
• Women's Fashion in the 18th Century
• Supplemental Video: 
• The Enlightenment: Crash Course European History #18
• Interesting Article: 
• Was Shakespeare Aware of the Scientific Discoveries of His Time?
• Five Things to Know About French Enlightenment Genius Émilie du Châtelet - She was brilliant and unconventional, but her life had a tragic end

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Australian zoo removes gator from lagoon after it showed hostility

Classroom Update (10/21/2021)

 

Thursday, October 21, 2021

ALL Late Work for Term 1 is Due By Friday,  October 29th

World History (Block)

EQ-

- How did the travel by Europeans help launch the Scientific Revolution?

- How did the scientific method differ from the approach generally followed by medieval scholars?

Topic: The Scientific Revolution

• DJ- Prior to 1500, how did Europeans understand the world around them?
• Current Events - CNN10
• Rococo Art Analysis
• Scientific Revolution: Crash Course European History #12
• Assignments: 
• Read Module 18 Lesson 2 and complete the Vocabulary and Guided Reading Questions - 10/25
• Module 18 Lesson 2 Worksheet - 10/25
• WH Enrichment:
• Google Arts and Culture: 
• Galileo and space exploration
• The Kepler Code
• Supplemental Video: 
• The Scientific Revolution: Crash Course History of Science #12
• Interesting Article: 
• Was Shakespeare Aware of the Scientific Discoveries of His Time?

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Gator Farm Finds Its Place High in Colorado Mountains

Classroom Update (10/20/2021)

 

Wednesday, October 20, 2021

ALL Late Work for Term 1 is Due By Friday,  October 29th

World History (Block)

Topic: Achieve Article

• Current Events - CNN10
• Achieve Article: "Golden Age Selfies"
• Assignments: 
• Read Module 18 Lesson 1 and complete the Vocabulary and Guided Reading Questions - 10/21
• WH Enrichment:
• Google Arts and Culture: 
• Galileo and space exploration
• Supplemental Video: 
• The Scientific Revolution: Crash Course History of Science #12
• Interesting Article: 
• An Extraordinary 500-Year-Old Shipwreck Is Rewriting the History of the Age of Discovery

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Louisiana will have a giant alligator float in Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade

Classroom Update (10/19/2021)

 

Tuesday, October 19, 2021

ALL Late Work for Term 1 is Due By Friday,  October 29th

World History (Block) - 

Topic: Absolutism and Constitutionalism Assessment

• Current Events - CNN10
• Module 18 - The Enlightenment Unit Introduction
• Enlightenment Unit Outline
• Assign Module 18 Lesson 1 Vocabulary and Guided Reading Questions
• Absolutism and Constitutionalism Assessment
• Assignments: 
• Read Module 18 Lesson 1 and complete the Vocabulary and Guided Reading Questions
• WH Enrichment:
• Google Arts and Culture: 
• Galileo and space exploration
• Supplemental Video: 
• The Scientific Revolution: Crash Course History of Science #12
• Interesting Article: 
• An Extraordinary 500-Year-Old Shipwreck Is Rewriting the History of the Age of Discovery

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Alligator suspected of attacking dog amid gator displacement in Alabama, officials say

Classroom Update (10/18/2021)

 

Monday, October 18, 2021

ALL Late Work for Term 1 is Due By Friday,  October 29th

World History (Block) - 

EQ-

- How did Oliver Cromwell and the Roundheads win the English Civil War for Parliament?

- Why was the English monarchy restored?

- How did the Glorious Revolution change England?

Topic: English Monarchs Defy Parliament

• DJ- Why was the death of Charles I revolutionary?
• Current Events - CNN10
• Go over Absolute Rulers in Russia Document
• Complete and Discuss Absolutism Review Questions
• Assignments: 
• Absolutism Assessment Tomorrow - 10/19
• WH Enrichment:
• Google Arts and Culture: 
• Lady at the Virginal with a Gentleman
• Supplemental Video: 
• Absolute Monarchy: Crash Course European History #13
• Interesting Article: 
• Peter the Great’s Beard Tax
  

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Louisiana gators thrive, so farmers’ return quota may drop

Classroom Update (10/15/2021)

 

Friday, October 15, 2021

HOMECOMING PEP ASSEMBLY TODAY!

World History (Block) - 

EQ-

- Why was Russia culturally different from western Europe?

- How did Peter the Great westernize Russia?

Topic: Absolute Rulers of Russia

• Current Events - CNN10
• View Engineering an Empire: Russia
• Assignments: 
• Read Module 17 Lesson 5 and complete Vocabulary/Guided Reading Questions in your notebook - Due 10/15
• WH Enrichment:
• Google Arts and Culture: 
• 12 Things You Didn't Know About Vermeer
• 10 Facts About Rembrandt
• Supplemental Video: 
• Eastern Europe Consolidates: Crash Course European History #16
• The Rise of Russia and Prussia: Crash Course European History #17
• Interesting Article: 
• Peter the Great’s Beard Tax
  

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Alligator sightings prompt City of Daphne to issue warning

Classroom Update (10/14/2021)

 

Thursday, October 14, 2021

HOMECOMING WEEK

World History (Block) - 

EQ-

- How did the Peace of Westphalia lay the foundations of modern Europe?

- Why did strong states develop slower in central Europe than in western Europe?

Topic: Central European Monarchs Clash

• DJ- Why was feudalism slow to end in central Europe?
• Current Events - CNN10
• Go over Module 17 Lesson 3 Google Document
• Assignments: 
• Read Module 17 Lesson 4 and complete Vocabulary/Guided Reading Questions in your notebook - Due 10/15
• Complete Absolute Rulers of Russia Primary Source - Due 10/15
• WH Enrichment:
• Google Arts and Culture: 
• 12 Things You Didn't Know About Vermeer
• 10 Facts About Rembrandt
• Supplemental Video: 
• Eastern Europe Consolidates: Crash Course European History #16
• The Rise of Russia and Prussia: Crash Course European History #17
• Interesting Article: 
• Peter the Great’s Beard Tax
  

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Alligator Found in Dumpster After Hurricane Ida Sparks Halloween Contest

Classroom Update (10/13/2021)

 

Wednesday, October 13, 2021

HOMECOMING WEEK

World History (Block) - 

Topic: Achieve Day

• Current Events - CNN10
• Complete Achieve Article "A Real Rembrandt"
• Assignments: 
• Read Module 17 Lesson 3 and complete Vocabulary/Guided Reading Questions in your notebook - Due 10/14
• Complete Module 17 Lesson 3 Google Document (WS) - Due 10/14
• WH Enrichment:
• Google Arts and Culture: 
• 12 Things You Didn't Know About Vermeer
• 10 Facts About Rembrandt
• Supplemental Video: 
• The 17th Century Crisis: Crash Course European History #11
• Dutch Golden Age: Crash Course European History #15
• Interesting Article: 
• Explore a Hyper-Resolution Rendering of Rembrandt’s ‘The Night Watch’ Online
• Researchers Reveal Hidden Details in Vermeer’s ‘Girl With a Pearl Earring’

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Angler reels in first-of-its-kind catch from Kansas river

Classroom Update (10/12/2021)

 

Tuesday, October 12, 2021

HOMECOMING WEEK

World History (Block) - 

EQ-

- How were Montaigne and Descartes impacted by the religious wars?

- How did Louis XIV become an absolute monarch?

- What was the result of the War of Spanish Succession?

Topic: The Reign of Louis XIV

• DJ- How did the religious attitudes of Henry IV and Phillip II differ?
• Current Events - CNN10
• Complete and discuss Module 17 Lesson 2 Documents
• Saint Bartholomew’s Day Massacre
• The Reign of King Louis XIV
• Assignments: 
• Read Module 17 Lesson 3 and complete Vocabulary/Guided Reading Questions in your notebook - Due 10/14
• Complete Module 17 Lesson 3 Google Document - Due 10/14
• WH Enrichment:
• Google Arts and Culture: 
• 12 Things You Didn't Know About Vermeer
• 10 Facts About Rembrandt
• Supplemental Video: 
• The 17th Century Crisis: Crash Course European History #11
• Dutch Golden Age: Crash Course European History #15
• Interesting Article: 
• Explore a Hyper-Resolution Rendering of Rembrandt’s ‘The Night Watch’ Online
• Researchers Reveal Hidden Details in Vermeer’s ‘Girl With a Pearl Earring’

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Alligators, birds rehabilitated after being oiled at Phillips 66 refinery released

Classroom Update (10/11/2021)

Monday, October 11, 2021

HOMECOMING WEEK

World History (Block) - 

EQ-

- How was Philip II of Spain a typical absolute monarch?

- How does the art from the Spanish and Dutch Golden age reflect the political culture of the era?

Topic: The Dutch Golden Age

• DJ- How was Phillip II of Spain a typical absolute monarch?
• Current Events - CNN10
• Complete and discuss Primary Source Documents on Module 17 Lesson 1
• Mannerism Art Analysis
• Baroque Art Analysis
• Assignments: 
• Read Module 17 Lesson 2 and complete Vocabulary/Guided Reading Questions in your notebook
• Historical Article Review Written Assessment - Due Today (10/11)
• WH Enrichment:
• Google Arts and Culture: 
• 12 Things You Didn't Know About Vermeer
• Supplemental Video: 
• The 17th Century Crisis: Crash Course European History #11
• Dutch Golden Age: Crash Course European History #15
• Interesting Article: 
• Explore a Hyper-Resolution Rendering of Rembrandt’s ‘The Night Watch’ Online

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Officials warn Central Texans to stay clear of alligators as social media posts surface

Classroom Update (10/8/2021)

 

Friday, October 8, 2021

World History (Block) - 

EQ-

- Why were monarchs able to gain absolute power during the 16th century?

- How was Philip II of Spain a typical absolute monarch?

Topic: Spain's Empire and European Absolutism

• DJ- How did the Peace of Augsburg change the political structure of Europe?
• Current Events - CNN10
• Complete and discuss The Defeat of the Spanish Armada
• The Spanish Empire, Silver, & Runaway Inflation: Crash Course World History #25
• For Monday, Complete Primary Source Documents on Module 17 Lesson 1
• Mannerism Art Analysis
• Baroque Art Analysis
• Assignments: 
• Mannerism Art Analysis - Due Monday (10/11)
• Baroque Art Analysis - Due Monday (10/11)
• Historical Article Review Written Assessment - Due Monday (10/11)
• WH Enrichment:
• Google Arts and Culture: 
• Jesuit Missions of the Guaranis: Ruins of São Miguel das Missões
• Cervantes: a life in the Golden Age
• With Open Eyes
• Supplemental Video: 
• Charles V and the Holy Roman Empire: Crash Course World History #219
• The 17th Century Crisis: Crash Course European History #11
• Interesting Article: 
• The Oldest City in the United States St. Augustine, Florida, was the first city founded by European settlers

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Shark bites floating alligator’s foot in wild video